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PSYC8201 Clinical Field Placement I

PSYC8201 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By School of Psychology
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Psychology
Offered in First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

There are two sub-courses associated with Clinical Field Placement I

Clinical Placement I - Four half day clinic observational

This course introduces trainees to their professional activities as clinical psychologists through involvement with the ANU's Psychology Clinic. Trainee will be exposed to clinical work by observation of clinical sessions and clinical supervision.

Professional Ethics and Professional Practice I - 1 hr/week

Trainees are required to attend Professional Practice meetings that are held throughout the year. In addition to case presentations there will be specific sessions considering important ethical issues in the practice of clinical psychology.Under close supervision students gain experience in the initial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of psychological disorders.

Course Classification(s) SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest Psychology
Eligibility

Enrolment is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) or Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical) at the School of Psychology. 

Programs Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Clinical Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Academic Contact Salih Ozgul

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